I wish to report that my clients and I had a very successful Polar Bear season, with 6 out of 7 clients taking nice trophies. The one client that was unsuccessful saw quite a few bears but never the big boar that he was looking for. He reports having a very nice trip, wonderful treatment, and will return for another go soon.

For those interested, I have posted a story and some Photo Highlights from the season.

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on the adventure of a lifetime and thrill to the chase of the
Arctic's greatest trophy animal, the Polar Bear! You can be
among the few who have braved Canada's Northwest Territories
in quest of the North's most spectacular bear.

Of
the world’s carnivores, Polar Bear are the largest and most
fearless of the great bears. They inhabit the harshest and most
inhospitable terrain on earth, circumnavigating the northern Polar
Region.

This is, by far, the toughest hunt on earth and not for the weak
at heart! Hunting the arctic ice pack by dog team and sled you can
experience temperatures to –40F with nothing between you and the
elements but a canvas tent and the clothes on your back.

But if you are a dedicated hunter, willing to endure the physical
and mental challenges required, the reward can be the most
prestigious of all trophies.

Musk ox, remnants of the Ice Age also inhabit only the Polar
Regions of the far north. They can be taken individually or in
combination with Polar Bear.

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Hunt Area

Polar Bear hunting is generally done in very late winter or early
spring, February 15th through April 30th, when the arctic days
lengthen.

We are agents for two native village hunting corporations,
Tuktoyaktuk, NWT and Sachs Harbour, on Banks Island, NWT (See map).

In both cases hunters must fly to Inuvik, NWT via Edmonton,
Alberta. Major travel agents are Canadian North or First Air. These
services are available online or through your travel agent.

From Inuvik, there are two scheduled flights per week to Sachs
Harbour, (Monday and Thursday via Aklak Air Ltd.)

For clients hunting Tuktoyaktuk, clients must charter a bush
flight from Inuvik. In some cases the guides will transport the
clients from Invuvil to Tuktoyaktuk by snowmobile.

From the hunt area clients are transported to the actual hunting
site by snowmobile, however the actual hunt must be done in the
traditional manner with an Inuvialuit Native guide and dog team.

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

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Camps are tents with stoves. Polar Bear camps are located on the
sea ice and can be located one or two days out by snowmobile. Musk
Ox camps are located on the mainland and are considerably more
comfortable.

Polar Bear hunting is very rigorous. Only dedicated hunters in
excellent physical condition should undertake this hunt. Hunters and
guides camp on the ice pack and cover miles every day via dog sled.
Hunters will ride, glass, and spend up to 12 hours a day searching
for bears. Weather conditions are unpredictable and often severe.

Musk Ox hunting is quite a bit easier. Although the conditions
can also be severe, the actual hunting can be completed in two to
five days. Additionally, Musk Ox can be hunted with use of either
snowmobile or dog sled.

Your clothing and gear are extremely important on this hunt, more
so than any other expedition. Your equipment will “make or break”
this trip. The wrong clothing can jeopardize both your trip and your
life!

We represent two native corporations in NWT, each village prices
their hunts a bit differently. Each village is issued a limited
number of permits for Polar Bear & Musk Ox. We will book our
clients according to the openings and permits that are available.

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

There
is also a 7% Goods and Services Tax due on each license and fee.

Upon arrival in Inuvik, before leaving for the hunt, hunters must
report in to the government Renewable Wildlife Economic Development
Office (RWED). Upon a successful hunt clients return to this office
and pay the Renewable Resource officer the license, trophy fees and
7% GST. At this time an export permit will be issued.